Fantastic Kids Art Gifts
Looking for creative kids art gifts? Try these fun ideas!
It's not hard to find kids art gifts, but unfortunately, they're often dull, predictable, or leave no room for the creative spirit. Painting by numbers or following explicit directions is okay, but true kids crafts should let the kids explore and develop their own artistic sensibilities.
Fortunately, it's incredibly simple to create your own kits for art projects that are both enjoyable and exploratory. Try out these fun ideas!
1. Jackson Pollock Kit
Jackson Pollock was one of the most famous abstract artists of the twentieth century, and with your help, kids can imitate his style. Find a kids' book on the artist from your local bookstore or art supplies store, pick up some inexpensive canvases and squeeze bottles of paint from a discount shop, and you're set! You may also want to include some plastic dropcloths -- Mom and Dad will thank you.
2. Art is Everywhere Kit
Pick up a sketchbook, some good drawing pencils, a set of pencil crayons, and a nice zip up portfolio to store them. You might consider drawing your own picture on the sketchbook's first page to inspire. If you like, include a coupon offering to take the child to a local nature spot where you can sketch together.
3. Knitting or sewing for kids
Not only girls love to knit and sew! These days, these popular kids crafts appeal to most age groups and both genders. Buy some basic supplies and be willing to spend a few hours offering instructions and advice -- and make sure you get them to start with a simple project, like a scarf or pillowcase.
You can even find all-in-one sewing kits or knitting kits with easy to follow instructions to get your crafter going on a simple project.
4. The Watercolor Painter
Most kids are familiar with those cheap watercolors you get at the discount store. Spend a bit more to get a student's set of watercolors from your favorite art supplies location. A few more dollars will get you a book of watercolor paper (which absorbs the paint better than standard letter paper).
When you're thinking about art projects for kids, the important thing to remember is how much they love anything that seems 'real.' The stores are full of imitation art supplies, craft kits, and inexpensive items aimed at kids. But the best kids art gifts are the real thing.